WHAT DOES YOUR PROGRAM ENTAIL

by Zelda

I just want to make sure about the contents of the program. I searched on the internet and came across the Life Coaching Institute and their syllabus looks like this:.

THE ROLE OF THE COACHWhat does coaching involve?How did life coaching start?Why be a life coach?Growth of stressHow coaching compares with therapyCoaches don’t provide answersThe different types of coachingTelephone coachingEmail coachingFace to Face coachingUnderstand yourself

2. SETTING UP AS A LIFE COACHHow to get startedUsing a telephone and answerphoneA life coaches equipmentTransportA place to workFace to face coaching – where to practice?Useful readingWhat skills do you need?How to assess your strengths and weaknessesGetting preparedAssignment

4. CHANGING THE CLIENT’S BEHAVIOURChanging the client’s perceptions and valuesStep out of your comfort zoneSelf belief. Changing the client’s self imageNegative thoughtsFatalismFear of failureSelf deceptionPreconceptions, ProcrastinationStrategies for changeVisualisationsPersistenceGetting the client to take actionGap analysisSMART goalsFormat for setting goals and identifying achievementsAssignment

5. COACHING THE CLIENT FOR THEIR CAREERThe client’s problem at workGetting it down on paperQuestions to ask about workUnderstanding the client’s goalThe clients attitude towards their present jobStanding up to the bossBecoming independentImproving the relationship with the bossTime managementFinding success away from workAssignment

6. COACHING ABOUT THE CLIENT’S FINANCESMoney troublesQuestions coaches can ask about moneyMoney troubles among couplesDiscussing money mattersOverspendingSetting a budgetSetting an allowanceIf the money won’t stretchMaking a contribution to othersSteps the client should takeAssignment

7. CLIENTS AND THEIR ADDICTIONSThe extent of the problemThe coach’s attitude towards drugsFood addictsSmoking – Smoking and the coachDrinkingGamblingTranquillisersAmphetaminesCannabisDealing with the addictAssignment

8. LOVE, SEXUALITY AND PARTNERSHIPSClients who aren’t in a long term relationshipClients who are in a long term relationshipAttitudes towards the relationshipProblems in the relationshipAdulteryLoss of libido (sex drive)InfertilitySexual difficultyHomosexualityAssignment

10. CLIENTS AND STRESSStress – getting the right level of stressIdentifying stressConquering stressTension headachesGetting in controlPhysical changesOther ways the client can conquer stressDepression – Symptoms of stressRefugesDealing with the depressed clientActions a client can takeSelf imageEndogenous depressionAnti depressantsGetting more sleepAssignment

11. HOW TO FIND CLIENTSHow will you position yourselfSources of workYour websiteMaking your website workYour e-bookNetworkingLeaflet dropSeminarsUsing PR to get businessGaining referralsAdvertisingAssignment

12. HANDLING THE INITIAL ENQUIRYHow to respond to an enquiryThe cautious prospectIdentify the client’s area of concernListen for buying signalsMove towards a saleTalk about paymentFinishing the callNext steps for the unsure prospectNext steps for your new clientKeeping track of your prospects

13. PAPER WORK FOR YOUR FIRST CLIENTThe ‘Welcome’ letter to the clientBrochureChecklist‘Life Satisfaction Check’ Form‘My commitment to you’ Form‘What I need from you’ FormQuestionnaireYour own systems and paperwork

14. YOUR FIRST MEETINGA quick re-capHow coaching worksThe first callThe first face to face meetingWhat coaching isn’tHelping the client reach a conclusionA note about medical conditionsWhen coaching failsListening skillsDon’t use jargonThe presenting problemChallenging the clientEmotional or sexual involvementThe right attributes for a clientAssignment

15. THE ADVANCED COACHHow much should you charge?Putting up your chargesDiscountsPaymentTerminating the sessionsCompetitionThe coaching businessKeeping clients and the bank manager happyClient filesHandling clients you don’t likeThe ‘form of business’Your business nameKeeping the booksYour accountantPaying taxLiasing with other professionalsUsing Transactional AnalysisAssignment

16. WORKPLACE COACHINGGetting into a companyWatching for signs of stressHelping people become more successful at workThe client’s body languageYour body languageEight ways to make the right impressionFour ways to use body languageAssignment

17. SPIRITUALITY COACHINGWhat is spirituality?Different types of spiritualityA framework for spiritual life coachingFirst, discuss the client’s belief system with themKnowing which approach to take with a clientIntroducing spirituality into a client’s lifeSpiritual techniques to choose fromLeisure activities that help in attaining spiritualityUnderstanding the effect of different cultures on the client’s spiritual lifeHow spiritual communities affect the client’s behaviour

20. PLATINUM COACHING New!What is Platinum Coaching?Why it's relevant to you, the coach.How it works for your clients.Feature of a platinum coaching programme.What kinds of coaching can you offer.How to attract clients to a platinum coaching programme.Positioning your platinum programmeExamples of platinum coaching programmes.Pricing. Duration. Numbers of clients.Assignment.

Does your program also cover all these aspects?

Comments for WHAT DOES YOUR PROGRAM ENTAIL

Firstly, it's a pity you didn't leave an email address as I would like to have sent you some more detail about our course content as that's obviously of interest to you. Please email me separately if you wish to take this further.

Having looked at the content you referenced I would say that the New Insights programme covers a lot of what has been mentioned, although there are some topics that we cover which are not referenced in your list and there are some topics in your list which are not dealt with in any depth in our programme.

In summary, from what I have read, I would say that the New Insights programme is a lot more intensive in terms of actual life coach skills training. It also includes a full coaching programme structure with coaching session notes that you will use in coaching and gives access to simulated coaching DVDs so you can watch actual coaching sessions. Much of the information about setting up a practice, choosing a coaching niche, getting clients and expanding your practice is dealt with either through our business support manuals, our support networks and/or our online forum for customers.

I hope this helps but, as I say, you're welcome to email or call me for more detail.